Shannon's team wins Fun At Fastimes! 3.15.10
USAC Triple Crown driving champion Jerry Coons Jr. of Tucson, Ariz. anchored the winning team in Saturday’s 13th Annual “Fun at Fastimes” three-hour karting enduro in Indianapolis, Ind, saluting the life of the late Crocky Wright and benefiting the USAC Benevolent Foundation.
Coons and co-captain Shannon McIntosh scored a narrow 7.3-second victory in the event at the two-story indoor karting facility. Winning team members also included 2009 USAC Kenyon Midget Champion Dillon Welch and recent USAC/SMRS Fort Worth, Tex. feature winner Danny Stratton, plus Chris Wilner, Nick Bushmann. Tim Kreech and Andrew Thather. The first and second-place teams completed 380 laps each.
Books chronicling the first 50-years of USAC and team championship medals were presented to members of the winning team, along with gift certificates from the Pit Stop Barbeque and Grill in Brownsburg, Ind., USAC hats and Winner’s Circle tee-shirts.
Runners-up included team co-captains Cole Carter and Tyler Cottongim, plus Eric Cottongim, Tom Knight, A.J. Hopkins, Joe Liguori, Kris Wheeler and Jimmy Simpson.
Co-sponsored by the Tony Stewart Foundation, Hoosier Racing Tires and Mechanix Wear, the event featured 10 teams of drivers, with each team required to make a minimum of 10 pit stops. USAC race drivers participating, in addition to those already mentioned, were Justin Marvel, Caleb Armstrong, Billy Wease, Donnie Adams, Jon Stanbrough, Kyle Hamilton, Stephanie Mockler, J.T. Stapp, Rex Norris III, Aaron Pierce, Kris Deckard, John Heydenreich, Mike Fedorcak, Geoff Kaiser, Chase Barber and Patrick Bruns. Norris posted the fastest lap of the race.
The event was held in honor of the late Crocky Wright, who participated in the sport for nearly three-quarters of a century and authored many significant historical books, including a six-volume history of East Coast Midget racing. Wright passed away in December at age 90.
McIntosh to Practice Turning Right and Left, Optimistic about 2010 Season! 2.4.10
Woman of pressdog.com Shannon McIntosh is off to Florida this week where she’ll practice turning right and left and continue to be optimistic on her prospects for 2010.
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Off-Season Activities Keeping Shannon Busy in Preparation for Big 2010 Season
By Tyler Munn
9.16.09
There wasn’t much time for Shannon to reflect on her solid 2009 on-track campaign after the engines fell silent at Columbus Motor Speedway on Sept. 19. Just one week after turning her final laps of the year, Shannon shifted gears to an off-season jam-packed with charity events, meetings, media interviews and even valuable seat-time in a USAC National Midget.
Following a trip to Atlanta for a charity Go-Kart event (not only did Shannon and teammates Memo Gidley, Andy Lally and David Murray raise some serious money for a good cause, they brought home the victory as well!), McIntosh headed to Anderson Speedway in Indianapolis for her first test in a USAC National Midget with ARCA/Penske development team Cunningham Motorsports’ Cunningham Juniors. Shannon quickly showed that she is as sharp on the track as she is off the track and is currently working with the team to put together a USAC National Midget program for the 2010 season.
Making appearances at both the IndyCar Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway and the NASCAR Banking 500 in Charlotte in the weeks following the test, Shannon also attended the Jeff Gordon Foundation’s 10th Anniversary ”A Decade of Caring” Event and the annual Riley Children’s Hospital luncheon in Indianapolis. This week, Shannon spent time in Indianapolis for the Ahead of the Game Seminar with U/S Sports Advisors as well as The International Motorsports Industry Show.
“I feel so fortunate to have been able to be a part of so many exciting events this year! I have not only learned a lot but met many dynamic people who have climbed on board to help excel my career. We are extremely anxious for 2010 and are currently seeking Marketing Partners to propel the adventure.
I couldn’t have done it without the support of God, My family, Aamco-Miamisburg, Alcor Supply, Bruce Harmon, Bullwinkles, Marc Rector, Dale Pelfrey, Darrell Wilson, Diana Nichols,Grandma Dawn and Grandpa Bob, Jim Clemmer, Linda Conti, Lyn St. James, Mike Giannamore , Rita Harrison, Ron’s Pizza, and everyone who has supported me throughout my career. THANK YOU!”
Be sure to check back frequently for Shannon’s interview on 3-Wide Life!
Back on track! 9.16.09
Shannon to race at the USAC Ford Focus Nationals at Columbus Motor Speedway Saturday Sept. 19.
Columbus Motor Speedway
USAC Ford Focus Nationals
Back on the Dirt! 8.14.09
On Friday August 14th, she made a return appearance to the dirt! For the first time, Shannon raced the USAC Ford Focus Midget on dirt at Gas City Speedway in Gas City, Indiana. Shannon finished a solid 4th place in the 15-lap feature while moving in on 3rd place
Words from Shannon:
“I was actually rather disappointed with the 4th place finish because we were capable of more. After starting 5th, falling back to 6th, then finding a good line on the track...we were quickly moving forward. We simply ran out of laps...given the fact that USAC cut our feature race back from 30 laps to only 15.
On the bright side, we brought home another "top 5" finish and the car home in one piece!
A special thanks goes out to Marc Rector, James Robertson, and John Wright for making this race possible.
I can't thank my dad enough for all of his hard work. He is the backbone of my racing career and I owe everything to him. We had fun on the ride home from the races and talked a lot about the famed Chili Bowl and may race it in January.
Although we haven't been racing as much as we hoped, I'm thankful that we've been able to get back in the seat and have good finishes. I'm looking forward to our next race at Columbus Motor Speedway on September 19th!”
Shannon takes home a strong third in her first race back since 2006!! 7.20.09
Shannon made her return debut to the USAC Ford Focus Midget Series this past Friday, July 17 at Kil-Kare Raceway in Xenia, Ohio. Since her rookie season in Focus Midgets (2006), Shannon has only raced 4 Dirt Super Late Model Races (in Aug, 2008) due to lack of funding.
After lots of hard work preparing the Focus Midget to be back on the track after sitting for two years, Shannon qualified third quick on the 3/8 mile track where average speeds were 99mph. Due to incoming bad weather, a decision was made to skip qualifying races and go straight to the feature race. Unfortunately, the SMM midget was 13lbs under weight after qualifications which forced them to start the feature race on the tail.
Shannon made an impressive run from the back to 3rd place in the 30-lap feature, passing the most cars of the night.
Words from Shannon:
"I'm very pleased with this result as it has been 2.5 years since I've raced the Midget. To get back in the car and not feel too rusty amongst drivers who have been competing weekly, pass the most cars and grab a podium finish feels great!
I would like to thank Aamco Transmissions-Miamisburg, Batteries For Everything, and Bullwinkles Top Hat Bistro, for coming on board to make this race possible for us!
Also, a special thanks to God for giving me the strength to continue pursuing my dreams, my eternally supportive family, and all of my fans and friends who support me in what I do."
Gentlemen (and Lady) start your engines! 6.17.09
Friday, July 17th, 2009 – Come watch as Shannon heads for the USAC finish line on “Open Wheel Friday” at Kil-Kare Raceway. Gates open at 6:00. Adults $15 / Kids 12-15 $5 – Kids 11 & under FREE!
McIntosh Reaching for Ultimate Dream By Jim Dabbelt 3.01.09
People are starting to notice McIntosh. She was invited to attend the Lynn St. James Driver Development Program, an elite program directed by the former Indianapolis 500 driver. But for McIntosh and nearly every other racer trying to make it, things have gotten a lot worse with today's times. “The way the economy is, I am kind of nervous about it,” she said, knowing that gas prices are hampering drivers. “Everybody is struggling with the gas prices and everything. In the next few years, it is going to be tough.” For McIntosh, she hopes for a great summer of racing at area tracks, and still has her dream of suiting it up in the NASCAR circuit in the very near future.
A new year, a new season! 1.07.09
Hello everyone! Happy New Year! I've been working on things for 09 but it has been fairly slow lately and unfortunately, still nothing is set in stone for the year yet. If nothing else, I believe we may try to get back going in the Ford Focus Midget, at least for a few races. I may develop a fan based sponsorship program like I had mentioned previously. If you have any suggestions or ideas, I'd love to hear from you... E-mail me at ShannonMmotorsports@yahoo.com
I hope to update you soon with some good news.
Until then, be safe, happy, and live for today!
:)
Shannon
Looking Forward to the 2009 Race Season! 12.29.08
I started to write an “official press release” in third person but decided it would be much easier and better to write it first person and to bring everyone up to speed on 2008 and preview 09 a bit.
Anyone who knows me, knows that 2007 and 2008 have NOT been filled with anywhere near the amount of racing I hoped for. After a successful rookie season in the Ford Focus Midget Series in ‘06, I planned to really make my mark in ‘07 and continue pursuing my dreams, achieving my goals and feeding my hunger. The only way this would be possible though is if I accumulated the funds or found a ride because my family simply couldn‘t support the race program anymore.